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@PlasticStew @baieuan83 @euanmacinnes I guess it would be like the "Jedi" thing on the census. The media would talk about it loads but you'd need huge amounts to convince a major party to do anything about it. Hung Parl with Libdem/Dno/Green votes needed and it may lead to some concessions I guess

Both of my books (and my next) have been written in fits and starts. Can't speak for everyone, but if you are beating yourself up about not having a good writing routine, this thread may reassure you.

I can't tell you how much fun I had taking Ope to his first ever Scottish football game - honestly just a joy, they could have made a feature length film of us laughing at each other. Here's the link if you want the video (it's about 5mins) bbc.co.uk/sport/av/footb…

give a man a joke, he'll laugh for a day teach a man how to write a joke, he'll never laugh again

Short film by @BBCScotland about my ongoing attempts to redefine the meaning of Dundee United in Nigeria. We can do it, even if it means winning over one Nigerian at a time bbc.co.uk/sport/av/footb…

I can't even speak at the moment. Frans de Waal's death is a profound loss in the world of animal-behavior science. My sincere condolences to his family and closest friends. improbable.com/2024/03/16/sad… #primates #anthropology #ethology #animalbehavior #chimpanzees

I can’t believe I’m actually writing this. The North Atlantic sea surface temperature has been at record warm levels for an entire year now, setting daily record highs every day for 365 consecutive days and counting. Yes, you read that right.

You can question if it met its aims as a policy but I love the baby box regardless. If you're worried about whether you have the stuff you need - or how to look after a baby - it makes a huge difference to get all the essentials in one delivery.

@SquidgeRugby Not in #CzechiavsSwitzerland as far as I can tell, but then again I left Prague 16 years ago so I could have missed something!

3 minutes, in case anyone was wondering, is how long it took for the TV coverage to start complaining about refereeing decisions this weekend.

The wonderful #BeFunnyOrDie by @gralefrit arrived yesterday. Not often that a book can be interesting and laugh out loud funny (despite being on my own). Most recently sniggered at the phrase "Ofsted Dalek". Recommend!

lost my job as a bridge troll because my riddles were “weirdly personal” and “why are your ankles like that?” isn’t a riddle

@NadiaKamil Hoping to scam kind-hearted people?

@destructo9000 Wanted to say how, alongside the funny bits, the podcast has genuinely caused me to reconsider some assumptions about the people who believe in supernatural experiences or the occult. Shocking how little some of these voices are heard.

Just back from #TheEdit with @lauradaviscomic & @JamesNokise @StandComedyClub. Wonderful first night: crowd up for it, acts able to enjoy themselves & try new stuff. Discovered new acts & able to introduce friends to the wonderful @JosieLong & @EleanorMorton heartily recommend!

@destructo9000 Late to this but nobody seems to have mentioned 99% invisible. About design which means it's really wide ranging.

Best factual podcasts. Not true crime. Not comedy. Well-written and well produced stuff please.

"All of the bells ringing out for Christmas, but I'm not supposed to feel this way, all that I want this year for Christmas, is New Years Day"

this has become a #christmas #playlist staple for me. i have even convinced my family. give it a go @hurtsband open.spotify.com/track/7L673Cv2…

@Edinburgh_CC The food waste bin on St Patrick Square hasn't been emptied for weeks. It's now fallen over and is a public health issue. Can someone please deal with this?

@FootballCliches Have we done the game in the opening moments of the Netflix film "The 355"?